Sep 7, 2018
Period: 5 months Core Responsibilities
To keep continuously abreast of developments in social and traditional media spaces on issues relating to politics and election ahead of the 2019 general elections;
To regularly identify fake news, misinformation and disinformation as they relate to the elections;
To promptly respond to fake news, disinformation and misinformation by developing and releasing well-researched articles to counter them;
To use the tools of infographics, short videos, illustrations, etc, to widely disseminate responses and enlighten Nigerians on the effect of the phenomena;
To work closely with social media influencers/enthusiast to publicize rebuttals and leverage on their platforms to neutralize the effects of fake news, misinformation and disinformation.
Educational qualification
First degree in Political Science, Development Studies and other relevant programmes
MSc./MA in the disciplines will be an added advantage
Experience:
Experience using social media platforms in professional capacity.
Skills and Abilities:
Critical thinking and high level of attention to details
Interest in/knowledge of Nigerian politics (but an ability to retain high level of professional impartiality)
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Excellent English writing and verbal skills including demonstrated writing, proofreading, and research skills.
Ability to work in a team environment
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Strong presentation skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Strong IT Skills in MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
Apply via :
Applicants should send their Applications and CV’s to: cddwestafrica001@gmail.com Note
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/102006/fact-checker-centre-for-democracy-and-development-cdd